Sorry, I can't hear you. I have a reusable Q-tip in my ear

Here's something new. I don't usually use cotton swabs, but once in a while I do. If I did I would use the all paper and cotton ones, not the plastic stick ones. Most people may have seen the image of the tiny sea horse with it's tail wrapped around a floating Q-tip, oy...

Anywhoo, I saw this brand of a reusable swab and figured I'd give it a try. I also purchased one for my husband and one for my son. They come in different colors so we could always tell them apart, which is nice. It isn't soft like a cotton swab, but you use it more to scoop out the wax! If you have water in your ears, use your towel to get it out. Or I'll share another method later in the post with the different things you can use 1 piece of tissue for in one go!

There are other brands of a similar product, but I just went with this one. Here's where I bought it.

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They sell other reusable alternatives as well.

 After using the swab, you just wash it with soap and water. The little case makes it nice because besides having a place to keep it, you can also set it in there to dry.

If you've tried this product or a similar one, please share your experience! And of course if you have any questions, please feel free to ask in the comments. Thanks!

Reusable face masks

 Hi! Sorry for the lack of posts here. I guess I've been a bit distracted with life's goings on.

I wanted to talk briefly about face masks, because you know, there's a pandemic and all. If we're going to get control of the rising cases of COVID-19, people have to get serious and do their part. Wearing a mask and social distancing is going to work. Listen to the science. People just have to do it! 

The nice thing is, there are a lot of options out there now for masks. You don't have to buy the throw away kind that just adds to the landfill. There are some super fun designs out there that are reusable and they are a good, safe option. I've tried a bunch of different types and have found this one from https://www.joahlove.com/collections/mask

so far to be the most comfortable. The draw strings help you fit it just right and it's easier to breath in. They also have a lot of pretty colorful designs and they come in adult and kid sizes. An extra nice thing, for every mask you buy, they give one to a person in need. Not only that but:

JOAH LOVE is proudly made in the USA, with our fabrics knit at local textile companies in Los Angeles, and we make sustainability a priority.

ahhhh, that's what I like to hear, sustainability...

 

I also just bought a couple of bandanas to see how those work as masks. A company I found that is also sustainable, plus removes plastic from oceans is

https://unitedbyblue.com/products/moth-moon-bandana?variant=32074617815112

What masks have you found that you like? Please share here in the comments.

Thanks and take care!

-Joy

My first post! And it's about dishwasher detergent, YA!

I decided to do my first post on a dishwasher detergent I found and really like. It's from a company called Dropps. Here is their website:

https://www.dropps.com/

They are detergent pods that are completely non-toxic and come in a recycled cardboard box. I'm using the unscented version right now, but plan on trying the lemon scent next. I haven't had to use any rinse agent and dishes come out great! This is a keeper for sure. You can order a 10 count box to try them out, which I did first. Now I have a subscription. You can figure out how many loads you do a week and go from there as far as when they are delivered.

I keep them in my bottom kitchen drawer. They are nice and compact little boxes.

They're super easy to use. Just drop (punny, hehe) the little pod into the sliddy drawer of your dishwasher.

If you decide to try them out, you can use my name (Joy Steuerwald) as a referral and I think get 10% off! Once you sign up, you can refer people and earn points as well for discounts. Oh, did I mention they have free shipping?! Always a plus.

So, if you've tried these let everyone here know how you liked them. If you have another plastic free detergent you use and like, tell us about it in the comment section, too!